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Abbott

Method Development Scientist

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$90K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of ... Troubleshoot existing analytical methods * Author, review, and verify validation protocols and ...

Abbott

Method Development Scientist

Santa Rosa, CA

$90K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of ... Troubleshoot existing analytical methods * Author, review, and verify validation protocols and ...

Abbott

Method Development Scientist

Santa Rosa, CA

$90K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of ... Troubleshoot existing analytical methods * Author, review, and verify validation protocols and ...

Spyglass Pharma

Director, Analytical Development

Irvine, CA · On-site

$225K - $250K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

The Director will provide technical and strategic leadership for analytical method development, qualification, validation, stability, and technology transfer activities required to support late-stage ...

Haleon plc.

Senior Analytical Scientist

Richmond, VA · On-site

$118.74 - $163.27/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Partnering across R&D, Formulation Development, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing, the team develops and implements robust analytical methods that enable product innovation and support ...

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How much do analytical method development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for analytical method development in the United States is $191,412.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,000.00 and $249,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an analytical method development?

An Analytical Method Development job involves designing, optimizing, and validating methods for analyzing pharmaceutical, chemical, or biological samples. Professionals in this role ensure accurate, reliable, and reproducible results by developing techniques like chromatography, spectroscopy, or titration. They collaborate with research, quality control, and regulatory teams to comply with industry standards and guidelines. This role is critical in drug development, manufacturing, and ensuring product quality and safety.

What does an analytical method development do?

A typical day involves designing, executing, and optimizing analytical experiments to develop new testing methods or improve existing ones, often using advanced laboratory instruments. You may also analyze data, document results, troubleshoot instrument or methodological issues, and collaborate with scientists, quality assurance, and production teams. Regular tasks include preparing reports for regulatory submissions, participating in team meetings to discuss progress and challenges, and maintaining rigorous documentation standards. The role balances independent technical work with teamwork and cross-departmental communication to ensure methods meet performance, accuracy, and compliance standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in analytical method development?

To excel in Analytical Method Development, a strong background in chemistry, analytical techniques, and statistical analysis is typically required, often supported by a relevant science degree. Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, MS, and validation protocols, as well as experience with software like Empower or ChemStation, is highly valued. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies are vital to ensure robust method development, regulatory compliance, and effective teamwork in a laboratory setting.

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Infographic showing various Analytical Method Development job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $191,412 per year, or $92 per hour.

Method Development Scientist

Abbott

Santa Rosa, CA • On-site

$90K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 12 days ago

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:
  • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
  • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
  • An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
  • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
  • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
  • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity
This position works out of our Santa Rosa, CA location in the Toxicology Business Unit in Rapid Diagnostics at Abbott. This role is on site daily.
The person hired in this role will be developing LC-MS-MS methods for the determination of drugs and metabolites in urine and oral fluid specimens. This role will also be instrumental in providing new testing options and accurate and timely test results to our clients.
What You'll Work On
  • Perform method development for new and existing assays
  • Transfer method to method validations team
  • Troubleshoot existing analytical methods
  • Author, review, and verify validation protocols and reports
  • Support production team with high-throughput analytical testing.
  • Anticipate, recognize, and resolve complex technical issues through job knowledge, use of technical resources and well formulated, logical experimentation
  • Advance the technical capabilities of the department by evaluating, recommending and implementing new technologies to meet business needs.
  • Author quality and regulatory test method documents.
  • Manage analytical projects
  • Present project results and recommendations to senior management
  • Provide guidance (scientific and administrative) for junior analytical scientists
  • Proactively and cooperatively communicate with peers and management to ensure awareness of progress and issues; recommend solutions when issues arise
  • Follow, understand and comply with SOP's and policies on GLP's and safety.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biochemistry or related discipline.
  • 6 years of similar work experience
  • Wide application of technical principles, practices, and procedures.
    Strong understanding of business unit function and cross group dependencies/relationships.
  • Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
  • Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
  • Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
  • Has a sound knowledge of various technical alternatives and their impact.
  • Related work experience with a strong understanding of specified functional area.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with 1 year of commercial toxicology laboratory experience.
  • At least 6 months hands-on experience in LC-MS/MS method development and validation for pharmaceuticals in biological specimens
  • Recent experience with Sciex (Analyst, Multiquant, Sciex OS) software and instrumentation.
  • Recent experience in method validation of forensic toxicology techniques in accordance to published ANSI/ASB 036 or other published forensic toxicology standards.
  • Experience with Hamilton Nimbus/STAR automation platforms
  • 2 or more years of LC-MS/MS hands-on experience in LC-MS/MS method development and validation for pharmaceuticals in biological specimens.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.
The base pay for this position is
$90,000.00 - $180,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Research and Discovery
DIVISION:
TOX ARDx Toxicology
LOCATION:
United States > Santa Rosa : 3700-3730 Westwind Blvd.
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Routine work with chemicals, Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materials, Work with infectious organisms or known infectious materials
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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